Definition(s)
Arid land is characterized by low annual rainfall of less than 250 mm, by evaporation exceeding precipitation and a sparse vegetation. (Source: GEMET/LBC)
层级
Broader: Dryland
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French
zone aride
Russian(俄语)
аридная зона
Spanish
zona árida
Arabic(阿拉伯语)
منطقة قاحلة
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World Heritage Convention | 1 decision |